{"id":7013,"date":"2026-04-09T09:59:27","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T09:59:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/wearewestminster\/?p=7013"},"modified":"2026-04-21T14:19:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T14:19:55","slug":"this-is-me-at-uni","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/wearewestminster\/this-is-me-at-uni\/","title":{"rendered":"This is Me at Uni"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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At Westminster, identity is something to be celebrated. These student stories highlight how diverse experiences and perspectives are supported, empowered and embraced \u2013 creating a community where everyone feels they belong, just as they are.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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“Before coming to Westminster, I\u2019d never had a queer lecturer \u2013 and I didn\u2019t realise how powerful and validating it would be to see people like me in academic roles. It\u2019s one of the things that\u2019s made my experience here feel so empowering. The LGBTQIA+ community at Westminster is strong and visible, and it goes far beyond just social events \u2013 it\u2019s embedded in the people, the culture, and the learning.\u202f<\/em><\/p>

As part of my course, I\u2019ve had chance to explore LGBTQIA+ topics in a meaningful way. One of my assessments focused on ACT UP\u2019s activist tactics, and I\u2019ve looked at queer stories and protest through my coursework. There are optional modules with queer themes too, which has really helped me connect my studies to who I am.\u202f<\/em><\/p>

Outside the classroom, I\u2019ve attended LGBTQIA+ society events and connected with other queer students and staff across the university. It\u2019s felt genuinely welcoming \u2013 like a space where I can be myself and feel represented in both student life and academia.”<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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“The best part of being a student at Westminster is feeling like you truly belong – no matter your background or your story. As a single mum and carer, I was afraid I\u2019d feel out of place. But I didn\u2019t. I found support, flexibility, and a community that sees you as more than just a student – and that made all the difference.\u202f<\/em><\/p>

The teachers and staff were supportive and empathetic from day one. They listened without judgement, offered flexibility when I needed it, and made me feel like my place at university was just as valid as anyone else\u2019s. That meant everything.\u202f<\/em><\/p>

What\u2019s stood out most in my experience has been how understanding my tutors have been. Juggling childcare, studies, and everyday life isn\u2019t easy – but I was genuinely surprised (and so grateful) when some tutors allowed me to leave class a little early to pick up my son from daycare. They never made me feel like I was asking for too much. They just understood.\u202f<\/em><\/p>

I\u2019ve felt seen and respected not just for my academic work, but as a person with a full life outside of university. Even when things were hard, I felt like I belonged. That kind of support and human connection is rare – and I\u2019ll carry it with me always.”\u202f<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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“I have autism and many parts of university life were extremely daunting at first. But I was able to express my concerns in a safe, confidential environment. The support I received helped me find my feet, and many of the challenges I was facing were resolved easily once I had the right help in place.\u202f”<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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“As someone with ADHD, I\u2019ve been helped by the Disability Learning Support (DLS) team, who were incredibly efficient in getting me registered. They made sure I had the accommodations I needed \u2013 like five-working-day deadline extensions and access to quiet spaces \u2013 and that made a huge difference to my experience from the start.\u202f”<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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“As a dyslexic student, one-to-one study support and reasonable adjustments have been essential to my academic success. Whether it\u2019s technicians, tutors or project staff, I\u2019ve never felt like I had to compromise because of practical challenges.”<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Black History Year Create programme is a transformative six-month journey designed to empower and equip Black university students for professional life.<\/p>

We focus on helping you build unshakeable confidence, amplify your visibility, and champion your unique individuality as you prepare for the world of work. We take a decolonised, forward-thinking approach to navigate the realities of the modern workplace, directly addressing challenges like tokenism, microaggressions, and systemic racism in a supportive space.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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